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Polestar confirmed the Formula 2030 concept as a preview of its upcoming design direction, with elements expected to appear in the new Polestar 2 in 2027 and the Polestar 7 in 2028. The reveal is part of a broader strategy aimed at moving the company toward profitability after it recorded a net loss of $842 million in the first half of 2026.
Polestar has launched an SUV version of the Polestar 4 with a range of up to 630 kilometers according to WLTP, offering more space and practical equipment compared with the coupé version. The new version also brings back a conventional rear window, after the original version replaced it with a camera and rear-view display.
An opinion piece from CleanTechnica reviews the experiences of electric vehicle owners in Australia regarding when to replace their cars, concluding that battery degradation alone does not usually require abandoning the vehicle. In the cases presented, the decision to change was driven more by comfort, ease of getting in and out, warranty coverage, range requirements, and driver-assistance features than by battery age.